Abstract

In 1924, Felty1 reported five cases in which the chief disturbances were chronic arthritis, splenomegaly and marked leukopenia.

In 1932, Hanrahan and Miller2 reported a case with characteristics closely resembling those of Felty's cases, for which a splenectomy was performed with benefit both objectively and subjectively.

In March 1934, Craven3 added another case, likewise treated by splenectomy with improvement. Also in March 1934, Alessandrini4 reported a similar case in which splenectomy was advised, but refused by the patient.

In April 1934, Price and Schoenfeld5 reported a case with complete postmortem findings.